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Grants for Individuals

Explore 3,596 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for individuals, including artists, teachers, veterans, musicians, scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, farmers, homeowners, and students pursuing college scholarships and fellowships, operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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3,596 grants found

Grants to Florida Artists in Eligible Counties for Local Arts Projects and Events

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Florida individual artists and curators in eligible counties for local arts projects and activities. Funding is intended to improve the cultural landscape of the local area by encouraging and enabling publicly accessible art events and prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 198352

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers, Districts, and Groups for Learning and Development Opportunities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wisconsin teachers, school districts, and groups for educational opportunities and professional development. Funding is intended to improve instructional practices and student learning in the field of mathematics. Grants can be used to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 198983

Grants to Wisconsin School Districts, Teachers, and Groups to Enhance Mathematics Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $750 to Wisconsin school districts, teachers, and groups to enhance mathematics education. Funding is intended for the acquisition of classroom resources to support the development and implementation of innovative teaching strategies or projects in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198984

Financial Assistance to Colorado Individuals to Live and Work Successfully in Eligible Communi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Financial assistance to Colorado individuals to live and work successfully in eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the local housing authority prior to applying. Applicants may apply for down payment assistance, move-in assistance, rental assistance,...

GrantWatch ID#: 199173

Grants to Colorado Agencies, Districts, Nonprofits, Companies, and Individuals for Initiatives...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Colorado government agencies, districts, nonprofit organizations, companies, and individuals for initiatives related to the state's water supply. Applicants must obtain required approvals prior to submitting an application. Grant funds may be requested ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202998

Grants to Alberta Agricultural Producers to Adopt Clean Farm Operations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alberta agricultural producers for environmental programs to adopt clean farm operations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that aim to lower greenhouse gas emissions through targeted agricultural and land management practices, with a primary f...

GrantWatch ID#: 208136

Grants to Wisconsin Educators for Career Training Activities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin educators for career training activities to improve mathematics education. Funding is intended to help teachers participate in professional development opportunities that enhance their leadership capacity. The grant program seek...

GrantWatch ID#: 209620

Grants to Washington Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Landmark Nominations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington organizations, municipalities, tribes, and individuals for projects related to historic preservation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the preparat...

GrantWatch ID#: 213372

Grants to Canada Artists for Expenses Related to the Production of Live Performances

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Canada artists to cover expenses related to the production of live performances. Funding is intended for costs associated with domestic and international showcases and tours. The purpose of the program is to invest in Canadian stage-performing artists an...

GrantWatch ID#: 219055

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals and Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000, $5,000, and $10,000 to Wisconsin residents, families, and nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in counties where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to benefit individuals, households, and nonprofit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221301

Awards to Iowa Agriculture Teachers to Recognize Exceptional Work During a Given School Year

Deadline: 12/01/26

Awards to Iowa teachers of agriculture to recognize exceptional work during a given school year. Strong nominees are those who have a positive impact on their community and school, encourage career development and leadership among students, develop innovative appr...

GrantWatch ID#: 224294

Grants to Alabama Teachers to Promote Finance-Based Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alabama educators in eligible locations to promote classroom education with a focus on financial literacy. Funding is intended to prepare people of all ages to make well-informed financial decisions that can prepare them for a successful future. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 225913

Grants to Ohio Individuals and Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals and nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable projects that improve the local quality of life. The gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 226087

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Individuals to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and individuals to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of community services, economic development, food banks, health and rescue organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226131

Grants to Maine Individuals and Businesses to Support the Fishing Industry

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Maine individuals and businesses to support the fishing industry. Funding is intended for workforce and business development and entrepreneurship. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to training costs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231906

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Research Related to the American Revolution

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, museums, visitor centers, individuals, and businesses for research projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for digitization and genealogy projects such as...

GrantWatch ID#: 232061

Grants to Maryland First-Year Teachers to Enhance Educational Opportunities in the Classroom

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $250 to Maryland first-year teachers in eligible regions to enhance educational opportunities in the classroom. Funding is intended for classroom supplies, materials, and educational technology. The goal of the funding program is to provide financi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232251

Grants to Saskatchewan Families for Arts and Cultural Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $750 to Saskatchewan families for cultural, artistic, and creative programming for children and youth ages 4 - 19. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended for arts programs for chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 168827

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers and Group Leaders for Habitat Conservation and Education P...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers, youth group leaders, and nature center employees to engage students in hands-on habitat conservation activities. Funding is intended for educational environmental projects that take place on school property or o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175878

Grants to Ontario Artists in Eligible Locations to Support Projects and Living Expenses

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario artists in eligible locations to support projects and living expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help local artists finalize works in progress and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226349

Grants to New York Artists for New Artwork

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York artists to create new artwork that benefits communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in any artistic discipline that promote interaction between the artist and community members. Applicants must reside i...

GrantWatch ID#: 175779

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, For-Profits, Artists, and Arts Professionals to Create Arts...

Deadline: 12/05/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit community-based organizations, for-profit businesses, individual professional artists, and arts professionals to create arts-related programming for local communities. Funding is intended to support research, the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 184397

Grants to Vermont Entities to Preserve Historic Agricultural Structures

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, businesses, and individuals to support the rehabilitation and repair of historically significant agricultural buildings. Funding is intended for projects that restore and preserve eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 175046

Grant to a Canada Writer to Describe Experiences as a Ukrainian Canadian

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grant of $2,500 to a Canada as yet unpublished writer for a first-hand description of life as a Ukrainian Canadian. The purpose of the program is to create a short story that captures the writer's experiences, combining both cultures. This grant is considered a st...

GrantWatch ID#: 217102

Fellowships to Canada Health Professionals for Research Projects on Kidney Donation

Deadline: 12/07/26

Fellowships with a stipend of $31,000 per year to Canada health professionals for studies related to kidney disease and organ donation. Eligible applicants include a wide range of health professionals. The purpose of the program is to foster the growth and experti...

GrantWatch ID#: 223904

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to Alberta individuals and organizations for environmental stewardship initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that support the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as for conservation education and outdoor activities, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 166833

Grants and In-Kind Support to Washington Artists in Eligible Locations to Promote Contemporary...

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to Washington early-career independent visual artists, artist groups, and collaborative teams in eligible locations to exhibit contemporary art in different mediums. Funding and support are intended to promote the work of artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 182647

Sponsorships to Canada Individuals, Companies, and Organizations to Support New Music Projects

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/10/26

Sponsorships to Canada individuals, companies, and organizations to support new music projects. Applicants are required to submit an LOI, create a user profile, and contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to build an audi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216480

Internships to Rhode Island College Students to Work in the Renewable Energy Sector

Deadline: 12/11/26

Internships to Rhode Island graduate and undergraduate students to gain work experience and skills in the renewable energy industry. Students and recent graduates whose career interests are in the field of clean energy are eligible to apply. Through the program, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 187327

Financial Assistance to California Homeowners for Minor Household Repairs

Deadline: 12/14/26

Financial assistance of up to $5,000 to California homeowners in eligible regions for minor home repairs. Funding is intended to assist low-income families in improving their living conditions by addressing safety and health hazards, code violations, and substanda...

GrantWatch ID#: 212129

Awards to Pennsylvania PreK-12 Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Public Educa...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Awards to Pennsylvania PreK-12 teachers to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of public education. Nominations are invited on behalf of exceptional teachers who inspire students to learn, play an active role in their community and school, and have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 144240

Award to a Manitoba Artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keeper for Achievements in the Arts

Deadline: 12/15/26

Award of $30,000 to a Manitoba individual in recognition of arts-related activities and achievements. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The award is intended to honor a professional artist or Indigenous Knowledge Keep...

GrantWatch ID#: 153829

Awards to Texas Educators for Outstanding Science Teaching

Deadline: 12/15/26

Awards to Texas educators for outstanding science teaching. The award is intended to recognize exceptional teachers who have encouraged their students' interest in science and medicine. In addition to the awards, winners will receive funds for their schools. The a...

GrantWatch ID#: 161722

Grants to Alabama Researchers for Conservation Research

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alabama researchers for scientific studies related to the conservation of plant and animal life. The purpose of funding is to advance knowledge of birds, wildlife habitats, and the natural environment while supporting projects that contri...

GrantWatch ID#: 176448

Grants to North Carolina Individuals, Farming Associations, and Farmers Markets in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina individual farmers, farming associations and cooperatives, and farmers' markets in eligible counties for agricultural projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187593

Grants to California Women in Eligible Locations to Pursue Career Training and Higher Education

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to California women in eligible regions to pursue career training and educational opportunities. The purpose of funding is to provide adult women with the resources to pursue goals in professional advancement and higher education. Applicants must live and g...

GrantWatch ID#: 193670

Financial Assistance to British Columbia Families to Help Children Participate in Cultural Eve...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Financial assistance of up to $500 to British Columbia families in eligible locations to help children participate in cultural events. Funding is intended to cover the cost of events, programs, and workshops. Families experiencing financial difficulties can apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202010

Grants to California Researchers at IHEs for Research Studies to Advance the Field of Conserva...

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of $2,500 to California researchers affiliated with IHEs, including graduate students, post-graduate researchers, and professionals, for research projects that contribute to the field of conservation. Funding is intended to support field studies focusing o...

GrantWatch ID#: 226264

Grants to Maine Students for Education Costs

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine individual students for education costs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support students who wish to pursue additional employment and skills training at the post-secondary level. Eligible applicants must be residents li...

GrantWatch ID#: 228606

Grants to Texas Teachers Involved in Theater for Participation in a Theater-Focused Event

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $300 to Texas teachers involved in theater for participation in a theater-focused event. Funding is intended to cover basic event registration fees. Applicants must demonstrate that they face particular financial challenges. The goal of the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 230878

Grants of $2,000 to Canada Master's and PhD Students for Research to Support Seniors

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of $2,000 to Canada Master's and PhD students, and those who will attend graduate school in the upcoming year, for research to support seniors. Eligible applicants are from Indigenous or racialized communities. Funding is intended for the development of tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 232074

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Fellowships to California Journalists, Correspondents, and Freelancers for Stories Related to ...

Deadline: 12/16/26

Fellowships of up to $10,000 to California journalists, correspondents, and freelancers whose work is centered on California for stories related to health equity. Relevant topics may include racism, food insecurity, the justice system, housing insecurity, and an a...

GrantWatch ID#: 219343

Grants to Colorado Commercial and Residential Building Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/30/26 Conference Date: 12/16/26

Grants to Colorado commercial and residential building owners and tenants in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for repairs and improvemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 229583

Grants to Maryland Artists for Artistic Projects and Arts Community Enhancement

Deadline: 12/17/26

Grant of $5,000 and grants of $1,000 to Maryland artists to recognize artistic contributions and enhance folk and traditional arts in eligible regions. Funding is intended for folk and traditional performing arts and visual arts. The purpose of the program is to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 217758

Grants to Maryland Jewish Day Schools and Educators for Training Opportunities

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants to Maryland Jewish day schools and educators in day schools, congregational schools, and early childhood programs in eligible locations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to offset the costs for principals, teachers, and teaching assi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193309

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Individuals for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, clubs, and individuals for conservation projects and research studies in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the conservation of the state's nati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217465

Grants to USA Military Veterans with Service-Related Disabilities in Multiple States for Home ...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Texas reservists, veterans, and service members with service-related disabilities to help with housing needs. Grant funds may be requested for home modifications to meet the needs of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165702

Grants to South Dakota Healthcare Entities to Boost Employment in Selected Communities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of $10,000 per employee to South Dakota healthcare facilities to recruit healthcare workers for small, remote communities. Preference will be given to programs that employ recent graduates. To be eligible, healthcare professionals must be newly employed by ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165706

Grants to Yukon Lower and Middle-Income Seniors for Housing Support

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Yukon lower-and middle-income senior citizens for personal financial assistance. Funding is intended to help defray the costs of generating indoor heat during the coldest months of the year. Applicants may be homeowners or renters. The grant amount will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169548
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What types of grants are available for individuals on GrantWatch?

GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for individuals across 61 categories, including arts and culture, education, research, health and medical, and community service, along with fellowships, awards, and project-based funding.

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Yes. GrantWatch lists college scholarships and fellowship opportunities alongside grants for artists, researchers, and other individuals, covering undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral funding across a range of fields.

Do individuals need a nonprofit sponsor to apply for grants?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Some grants require fiscal sponsorship through a nonprofit, while others accept applications directly from individuals. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm requirements.

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GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.